PreAlgebra Chapter 5 Vocab

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Complex fraction

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A fraction where the numerator, the denominator, or both, are also fractions.

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Constant of proportionality

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The constant value that relates two proportional quantities.

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Indirect measurement

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A method of using proportions to find an unknown length or distance in similar figures.

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Nonproportional

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A relationship between two quantities in which the ratio is not constant.

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Proportion

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An equation that states that two ratios are equivalent.

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Proportional

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A relationship between two quantities in which the ratio is constant.

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Rate

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A ratio that compares two quantities of different units.

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Ratio

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A comparison of two quantities by division.

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Scale

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The ratio of any two corresponding lengths in two similar geometric figures.

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Scale factor

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The ratio of any two corresponding lengths in two similar geometric figures.